Question 1

Avoid the use of the term "Ms." because it is outdated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Writing style is a creative process that should be determined by the writer's personal preference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In choosing the appropriate tone,

Accepted Answer

A)  show confidence and directness by using the active voice. 
B)  always avoid "you" and "yours." 
C)  be consistent. 
D)  avoid overly informal language. 
E)  a and c. 
A)  show confidence and directness by using the active voice. 
B)  always avoid "you" and "yours." 
C)  be consistent. 
D)  avoid overly informal language. 
E)  a and c. E

Question 4

Sentences with parallel structure have a similar grammatical form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The APA recommends using the term "girl" or "boy" when referring to 15-year olds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are elements of style except

Accepted Answer

A)  sentence length. 
B)  tone. 
C)  grammar. 
D)  sentence construction. 
E)  wording. 
A)  sentence length. 
B)  tone. 
C)  grammar. 
D)  sentence construction. 
E)  wording.

Question 7

A sentence using passive voice

Accepted Answer

A)  has a clear agent performing a clear action on a recipient. 
B)  places the recipient of the action in the subject slot. 
C)  rarely uses a form of the verb "be." 
D)  is usually more concise and direct than one using active voice. 
E)  b and d. 
A)  has a clear agent performing a clear action on a recipient. 
B)  places the recipient of the action in the subject slot. 
C)  rarely uses a form of the verb "be." 
D)  is usually more concise and direct than one using active voice. 
E)  b and d.

Question 8

An example of sexist language is

Accepted Answer

A)  Ms. 
B)  Dear Sir. 
C)  chairperson. 
D)  flight attendant. 
E)  a and b. 
A)  Ms. 
B)  Dear Sir. 
C)  chairperson. 
D)  flight attendant. 
E)  a and b.

Question 9

Items in a list need not be written in similar grammatical form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

"End result" is an example of a_________expression, in which the same  thing is said twice but in different words.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "End result" is an example of a_________expression,...

Question 11

Combining sentences can help deemphasize some ideas and emphasize others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

References to individuals and groups should be as specific as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A modifier provides information about other words or groups of words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The passive voice should always be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is best to avoid the use of "I' and "we" as they are too familiar in tone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are common sources of wordiness except

Accepted Answer

A)  strong verbs. 
B)  qualifiers. 
C)  prepositional phrases. 
D)  "there is." 
E)  weak verbs. 
A)  strong verbs. 
B)  qualifiers. 
C)  prepositional phrases. 
D)  "there is." 
E)  weak verbs.

Question 17

To write fluently,

Accepted Answer

A)  use parallel structure. 
B)  use the same sentence construction throughout. 
C)  vary sentence length. 
D)  a and c. 
E)  a, b, and c. 
A)  use parallel structure. 
B)  use the same sentence construction throughout. 
C)  vary sentence length. 
D)  a and c. 
E)  a, b, and c.

Question 18

A pronoun is considered________  when it does not clearly refer to the noun it replaces.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A pronoun is considered________  when it...

Question 19

Which of the following statements about tone is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  When conveying negative news, a negative tone is appropriate. 
B)  Vary the tone of a document from section to section as needed. 
C)  Never use "I" or "we" in a technical document. 
D)  Using "you" and "your" will help a writer connect with readers. 
E)  Use a very informal tone when writing to subordinates. 
A)  When conveying negative news, a negative tone is appropriate. 
B)  Vary the tone of a document from section to section as needed. 
C)  Never use "I" or "we" in a technical document. 
D)  Using "you" and "your" will help a writer connect with readers. 
E)  Use a very informal tone when writing to subordinates.

Avoid the use of the term "Ms." because it is outdated.

Writing style is a creative process that should be determined by the writer's personal preference.

In choosing the appropriate tone,

Sentences with parallel structure have a similar grammatical form.

The APA recommends using the term "girl" or "boy" when referring to 15-year olds.

All of the following are elements of style except

A sentence using passive voice

An example of sexist language is

Items in a list need not be written in similar grammatical form.

"End result" is an example of a_________expression, in which the same thing is said twice but in different words.

Combining sentences can help deemphasize some ideas and emphasize others.

References to individuals and groups should be as specific as possible.

A modifier provides information about other words or groups of words.

The passive voice should always be avoided.

It is best to avoid the use of "I' and "we" as they are too familiar in tone.

All of the following are common sources of wordiness except

To write fluently,

A pronoun is considered________ when it does not clearly refer to the noun it replaces.

Which of the following statements about tone is most accurate?

Technical Communication: Global, Collaborative, and Digital

The Research Process in Technical Communication

Providing Audiences With Usable Information

Recognizing Ethical Issues in Technical Communication

Structuring Information for Your Readers

Using Audience-Centered Visuals

Designing User-Friendly Documents

Résumés and Other Employment Materials

Memos and Letters

Definitions

Descriptions

Instructions and Procedures

Summaries

Informal Reports

Formal Reports

Proposals

Email

Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages

Social Media

Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

Filters

Exam 6: Writing With a Readable Style

Avoid the use of the term "Ms." because it is outdated.

Writing style is a creative process that should be determined by the writer's personal preference.

In choosing the appropriate tone,

Sentences with parallel structure have a similar grammatical form.

The APA recommends using the term "girl" or "boy" when referring to 15-year olds.

All of the following are elements of style except

A sentence using passive voice

An example of sexist language is

Items in a list need not be written in similar grammatical form.

"End result" is an example of a_________expression, in which the same thing is said twice but in different words.

Combining sentences can help deemphasize some ideas and emphasize others.

References to individuals and groups should be as specific as possible.

A modifier provides information about other words or groups of words.

The passive voice should always be avoided.

It is best to avoid the use of "I' and "we" as they are too familiar in tone.

All of the following are common sources of wordiness except

To write fluently,

A pronoun is considered________ when it does not clearly refer to the noun it replaces.

Which of the following statements about tone is most accurate?

Technical Communication: Global, Collaborative, and Digital

The Research Process in Technical Communication

Providing Audiences With Usable Information

Recognizing Ethical Issues in Technical Communication

Structuring Information for Your Readers

Using Audience-Centered Visuals

Designing User-Friendly Documents

Résumés and Other Employment Materials

Memos and Letters

Definitions

Descriptions

Instructions and Procedures

Summaries

Informal Reports

Formal Reports

Proposals

Email

Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages

Social Media

Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

Filters